Engaging, hands-on history activities for KS2 classrooms
This pack explores the transformative period of the Industrial Revolution, with a special focus on local history in the North-East of England (Newcastle). It’s packed with fascinating content and ready-to-use classroom activities designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and deepen historical understanding.
What’s Inside:
• Student-friendly explanations of key themes such as steam power, railways, Victorian society, and urban life.
• Detailed sections on local heritage, including the High Level Bridge and famous inventors George and Robert Stephenson.
• Creative, cross-curricular activities ideal for KS2 history, art, and literacy
lessons.
Activities include:
• Designing and building model bridges
• Printmaking inspired by industrial machinery
• Creating collages and child worker portraits
• Historical debates and role-play (e.g. Rainhill Trials)
• Designing steam-powered inventions and railway posters
• Timeline challenges and fact file research
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